What is James Steward's estimated 2026 NIL value?

James Steward carries a projected 2026 NIL range of $18K to $29K, with a midpoint of $23.5K.

How does James Steward's NIL estimate fit inside Montana State's total?

James Steward's best current estimate is $23.5K. The pool-accounting allocation is $23.5K, about 0.6% of Montana State's market index and 1.4% of the men's basketball pool.

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Montana State · Men's Basketball

James Steward

Q: How confident is the model in James Steward's NIL number?

Watchlist confidence at 58 out of 100. We have enough context to frame the range, but not enough sourced detail to call it tight.

F · Freshman · #14 · 6' 8" · 210 lbs

From Tempe, AZ

James Steward is a 6' 8" 210 lbs Freshman Forward for Montana State and is listed by ESPN from Tempe, AZ. James Steward ranks 15th within the current Montana State men's basketball roster. The modeled value is $23.5K, with $23.5K allocated to reconcile the sport pool.

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Estimated NIL value

2026 value

$23.5K

Modeled from role, roster, recruiting, current market evidence, and school-pool reconciliation.

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Watchlist confidence

We have enough context to frame the range, but not enough sourced detail to call it tight.

Pool share by sport

1.4%

Men's Basketball pool: $1.7M

Pool share of school

0.6%

Montana State roster market: $4.25M

Roster dollars tracked

$1.7M

Montana State Men's Basketball pool-accounting sum

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Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Position

Forward

Class

Freshman

Jersey

#14

Height

6' 8"

Weight

210 lbs

Hometown

Tempe, AZ

Roster status

Active

Current listing

Montana State Bobcats

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Player market brief

2026 NIL Market Index

Frontcourt value reflects size scarcity, two-way role, production potential, and demand across the national transfer market. For James Steward, the current roster role, class, recruiting signal, program market, and available market evidence produce a $23.5K headline case.

The visible base estimate is $23.5K. The pool-accounting allocation is $23.5K, equal to about 1.4% of the Montana State men's basketball market. The player ranks 15th on that roster.

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Where the number comes from

Aggregate roster market$4.25M

Men's Basketball pool$1.7M

Player midpoint$23.5K

Confidence score58/100

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Player profileMontana State Men's Basketball

Montana State · Men's Basketball

James Steward

F · Freshman · #14 · 6' 8" · 210 lbs

From Tempe, AZ

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Estimated NIL value

2026 value

$23.5K

James Steward

F · Freshman · #14 · 6' 8" · 210 lbs

From Tempe, AZ

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